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17.08

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Ladies’ Day Saturday 6th September Book Now Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Ladies’ Day Saturday 6th September Book Now Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -45353

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
25-race maiden but she's only had three starts for this yard and she's finished a close third over C&D in two of them; each-way shout once more.
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No / Draw
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1st

6

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Thriving for her current yard and she arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Redcar (5f) and Wetherby (5.5f); up another 4lb but this course scorer remains handily weighted on old form; player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 353921

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when readily seeing off nine rivals in a similar event at Wolverhampton ten days ago (5f); has a 6lb penalty to shoulder but her recent winning form is a big plus at this level.
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15th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Sanbona

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in minor 5f events last summer (AW and good to soft); also ran well when second to Crocus Time over C&D last August; recent return to action at Redcar may have been needed but there wasn't enough encouragement to earn him the vote this time.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Sanbona

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

5f wins on AW/turf in August/September last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, his campaign concluded with two disappointing runs and he needs to get back on track on this reappearance outing.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 466079

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Her first two runs for this stable weren't too bad (both 6f, AW) but she has regressed since; handicap mark in freefall and this represents the weakest race she's contested; a visor returns and a new tongue tie-now added; risky but not impossible.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

Form: 6-9676

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three 6f maidens; no improvement for the step up to 7.4f in a couple of Beverley handicaps this summer; drops in grade with Paul Mulrennan booked; not discounted.
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5th

4

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Little Beck Annie

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Displayed improved form in first-time cheekpieces to get off the mark at the eighth attempt at Carlisle (6f, good) last Monday; a 5lb penalty may not stop this 4yo if the headgear maintains its effect.

9/2

1st

7

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Little Beck Annie

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Unplaced all seven starts; beaten only about 4l when seventh of 11 on last month's seasonal debut at Southwell (7f, AW) but needs help from the first-time cheekpieces today.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Little Beck Annie

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Six-race maiden who shaped as if she would appreciate the return to this trip when fourth in a classified event at Thirsk (6f, good) 251 days ago after stumbling leaving the stalls; absent since.

12/1

10/1

Form: 707498

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Stayed on to finish fourth of ten in a 6f handicap at Ripon in May; raced freely and failed to get home over 7f next time, or 1m2f when last seen eight weeks ago; not easily fancied at the weights but could have more to offer as a sprinter.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-race maiden who hasn't built on a promising handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May; well held in three starts over 5f-7f here; look elsewhere.

20/1

15

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Queens Palace

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Unplaced in eight starts and unraced on soft; watching brief suggested.

50/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Only poor form shown thus far and a below-par fifth of ten in 6f Thirsk classified event ten days ago; she's hard to warm to.

16/1

6/1

Form: 034990 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Should be making a big impact at this level but two runs this month have seen him finish tailed off over C&D and then blowing the start at Southwell; obvious claims if breaking on terms.
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9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

Form: 824235 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f handicap at Hamilton in June (blinkered first time) and has held his form in defeat since; no obvious reason why he couldn't play a big role at this level.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 9077-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Little solid form to her name and she was well beaten on her stable/seasonal debut 12 days ago; might come on for that but far from solid.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Sally Annes Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Suzzanne France

0-12 and hasn't achieved much; this 5yo needs a career-best if she's to win today on her stable and seasonal debut.

50/1

13

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Sally Annes Dream

10st 2lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Seb Spencer

Poor form (5f-7f), including in three starts for this stable; back into a handicap.

33/1

4

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sally Annes Dream

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Seb Spencer

String of poor efforts (5f-7f) and will do well to finish anywhere near the principals back out of 0-50 company.

150/1

10/1

Form: 776077

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Ripon last season; well short of that level in 2025 and hopes rest on a wind operation, his second, having a positive effect.
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3rd

6

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Leicester

Dunnington Lad

8st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Peter Winks

Out of form this season (four runs) and remains without a win since summer 2024; can't be recommended from out of the handicap.

50/1

7th

6

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Dunnington Lad

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Winks

His last two wins have been over C&D (soft/good) but latest was in August 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been out of sorts in his three runs this season and needs a big turnaround; tongue-tie removed.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Dunnington Lad

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Won twice over 5f at Ripon in 2024 but last year was a struggle and he's been beaten 11l and 13l in his two runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival with tongue-tie reapplied.

33/1

12/1

Form: -70094

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed some pace in a 7f classified event at Newcastle five weeks ago but that was a weak event, even by 0-50 standards; drop in trip might help but improvement is a must.
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10th

8

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Thirsk

Hurricane Bea

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tracy Waggott

Showed some pace in a 7f classified event at Newcastle five weeks ago but that was a weak event, even by 0-50 standards; drop in trip might help but improvement is a must.

12/1

7

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Hurricane Bea

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tracy Waggott

No closer than seventh in five starts including three over 7f/1m here; drop in grade and application of blinkers need to make a difference.

7/1

14

(9)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Hurricane Bea

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Well beaten on first three starts and same story when 33-1 for handicap debut at Redcar (1m) in April; lots of improvement is needed.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.20
Straight Forecast £6.78
Trifecta £42.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Crocus Time

POSTDATA:

Sanbona

The Star:

Little Beck Annie

SPOTLIGHT:

Bazball

Daily Mail:

Glendown

The Times:

Sanbona

Daily Mirror:

Sanbona

Daily Record:

Sanbona

Telegraph:

Crocus Time

The Guardian:

Crocus Time

D Express:

Crocus Time

The Sun:

Crocus Time